What is the role of Islamic finance in building a sustainable future?

In many countries, Islamic finance is key to financing national development objectives, for a green and just transition. 

Learn about the principles of Islamic finance, and how it can be used to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Islamic finance for the SDGs is not only a niche proposition; it is a fundamental tool for filling the $4.3 trillion annual SDG financing gap. This course is the first of its kind: to engage development and finance professionals in leveraging this important tool for sustainable development. 

Bringing theory and practice together, the course shares the expertise of 27 leading subject matter experts, and offers practical exercises to embed and assess critical knowledge. Through real-world case studies, it explores how Islamic finance instruments and institutions can be utilized to support country-led sustainable development objectives.

Upon completing this course, learners will have the skills to: 

• Select the most appropriate Islamic finance mechanisms for the SDGs in each unique country context
• Communicate about Islamic finance, with an enhanced understanding of Islamic finance principles and the requirements of Islamic finance partners
• Build effective dialogue and partnerships within the global development community and Islamic finance stakeholders
• Outline the policy and operational requirements needed to engage with Islamic finance
• Identify projects and develop policies related to the SDGs that meet these requirements
• Develop blended finance solutions combining Islamic social and commercial finance instruments